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Last Updated: 06th Jun
New Indie of the Month (06th Jun)
A few days late, I know, but its here now... The indie of the month for June is Bell Jar's fabulous second album, On The Outside Looking In. As ever we have MP3s, RealAudio and copies to give away. Thanks to all those who entered last month...
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Skinflowers Explore Ogg Vorbis (06th Jun)
Ogg Vorbis is a new type of audio file which is superior in a number of ways to MP3. Skinflowers are the first Britlinks-listed band to let us know that they've been exploring the format with some live recordings from their recent show in Harlow. The guys have a few more shows coming up later this month. Check out the gig guide for more details.
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Fire Fly's New Drummer (06th Jun)
Fire Fly, who are now well into the process of recording their new album, have just announced Ben Griffiths as their new drummer. Ben is a drum teacher and has settled into the band quickly. He'll be recording drum tracks for the album in the next week or so and the band are hoping for a summer release.
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Project Mayhem Release EP (06th Jun)
Project Mayhem, a new independent dance act, have just released their debut CD EP entitled Now Is The Time. The EP contains four brand new studio tracks alongside two songs recorded live earlier this year. The EP is available directly from the band for five pounds.
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Delirious? at Number 26 (10th Jun)
Delirious' new single Waiting For The Summer has entered the charts at number 26, three places below its mid-week position and, despite more pre-publicity in mainstream channels, the lowest a d: single has entered the charts since the second release of Deeper. The band are currently on tour with Bon Jovi and will be hoping that the attention they receive there will help the single to a strong second week placing.
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Caroline Unplugged (13th Jun)
CarolineAlexander will be releasing her new albumUnplugged... on July 2nd through the SoundsGood web store. She will be touring the album over thenext few months alongside Alex Legg.Caroline will also be playing at this year's Greenbelt Festival.
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Greenbelt Announces More Names (13th Jun)
The GreenbeltFestival has announced the lineup for its second stage,which will highlight a number of up-and-coming British andIrish acts. Subject to confirmation, the lineup includes: Sibling, Laura Anne, Cephas, Technicolour, Aieris, IndigoEcho, CarolineAlexander, Supervision, Splint, Remedy, Debbie Barnes, Bluefish, Carbon14, As If..., Superhero, Firefly, 3 Second Memory, B@sic, Kosher and many more.
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Elevation Showcase (13th Jun)
Gloucester Guildhall will be the location for a specialshowcase for the new Elevation label and the Greenbeltfestival. The event, which takes place on Juky 27th willfeature Kato, BottleRockit, Psalmistry and Skinflowers. For moredetails check out our gigguide.
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IndigoEcho Complete EP (13th Jun)
IndigoEcho have nowcompleted work on their new CD and are just awaiting thefinal touches to the artwork. The band are hoping to makeuse of contacts at Q and Smash Hits to publicise the releasewhich is expected sometime during the summer.
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The Electrics Complete Recording (13th Jun)
The Electrics havebeen in touch to let us know they've finished recording oftheir latest album, again produced by Phil Madeira andassisted by This Train member Jordan. This is the firstElectrics album to feature Jim Devlin as a full time bandmember and he describes it as a "big rockin, celtic monsterof a thing". The band's website is currently offline butthey hope to have a new one in place soon.
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